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From Teddy Roosevelt to Trump: Battling Assassination Attempts

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Discover the surprising parallels between Teddy Roosevelt and Donald Trump surviving assassination attempts in Milwaukee.

Teddy Roosevelt and Donald Trump share a peculiar connection through surviving assassination attempts in Milwaukee. In 1912, Teddy Roosevelt faced an assassination attempt by a disgruntled New Yorker while campaigning to return to the White House, mirroring the 2024 incident where Donald Trump was shot before the GOP convention in Milwaukee. Both incidents led to a surge in public support, with Trump channeling alpha male energy and Roosevelt delivering his speech despite the danger. The echoes of political violence resonate through history, from Roosevelt's resilience to Trump's tough-guy image. As the GOP convention takes place in Milwaukee, the shadows of past attempts on presidential candidates loom over the vibrant city's history.

Teddy Roosevelt's survival in 1912 and Donald Trump's recent encounter with an assassin draw striking parallels. The resilience displayed by both candidates in the face of danger highlights their unwavering determination. Milwaukee, the backdrop for these historic events, stands as a living testimony to the volatile nature of American politics. The city's past intertwines with the present as it hosts the GOP convention, a reminder of the enduring legacy of political violence. Amidst the echoes of the past, the stories of these two men, separated by decades, converge in a narrative of survival and fortitude.

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When Teddy Roosevelt survived a shooting and assassination ... (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

In 1912, Teddy Roosevelt was trying to get back into the White House. A disgruntled New Yorker tried to stop him while he was visiting Milwaukee.

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Trump Shooting Makes Him Stronger, Channeling Alpha Males ... (U.S. News & World Report)

Saturday's assassination attempt gives Trump a campaign bump. He'll win sympathy and tout himself as the tough guy in the race.

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Parallels Abound Between Assassination Attempts on Donald ... (Daily Signal)

Teddy Roosevelt was shot in Milwaukee weeks before the 1912 election. Donald Trump was shot days before the 2024 GOP convention in Milwaukee.

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The Last Time a Former President Was Shot at While Seeking a ... (The New York Times)

One hundred and twelve years ago, Theodore Roosevelt was campaigning to return to the presidency when a gunman opened fire. He gave his speech anyway with a ...

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Americans Know Political Violence All Too Well (The Nation)

Donald Trump, 2024 / Theodore Roosevelt, 1912. (Jabin Botsford / The Washington Post via Getty Images; Bettmann via Getty Images). Milwaukeeโ€”In the lobby of the ...

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From Teddy Roosevelt to Trump: The story of assassination survivors (Times of India)

US News: WASHINGTON: US political pundits and presidential historians are already handing the 2024 elections to Donald Trump, suggesting the attempt on his ...

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GOP convention choice Milwaukee was scene of assassination try ... (New York Post)

The Republican National Convention will descend this week on Wisconsin's largest city โ€” whose colorful history includes an assassination attempt on ...

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